• Ankita Vishwakarma
• Dr Sangeeta Singh

Lagenaria siceraria Molina standl, commonly frequently referred to as bottle gourd, is a versatile plant species that has been traditionally used for its edible and medicinal properties across various cultures. While much attention has been given to its leaves, they have emerged as a valuable resource in recent years due to their phytochemical composition and various pharmacological activities. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties of L. siceraria leaves. The phytochemical analysis of L. siceraria leaves has revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds including flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, and alkaloids, among others. These constituents contribute to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiallergic, antihyperlipidemic,antiasthmatic and antinociceptive activities demonstrated by L. siceraria leaf extracts in numerous in vivo and in vitro studies. Additionally, the leaves exhibit potential anticancer properties through various mechanisms including apoptosis induction and inhibition of metastasis. Moreover, L. siceraria leaves possess promising nutraceutical potential due to their high nutritional value, including significant levels of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibres. The consumption of L. siceraria leaf-based products or extracts may offer various health benefits such as improved weight loss, cardiovascular health etc.

Lagenaria siceraria , phytochemical analysis, pharmacological properties, nutraceuticals potential

"POTENTIAL PHARMACOLOGICAL APPLICATION OF LAGENARIA SICERARIA (MOLINA) STANDL LEAVES: A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.h251-h260, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406727.pdf

"POTENTIAL PHARMACOLOGICAL APPLICATION OF LAGENARIA SICERARIA (MOLINA) STANDL LEAVES: A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. pph251-h260, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406727.pdf